Packers clinch a playoff spot after defeating the Seahawks

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Sunday, December 27, 2009 4:22 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers are going back to the playoffs, forcing four interceptions by Matt Hasselbeck to beat the Seattle Seahawks 48-10 on Sunday -- then getting a big boost from the Carolina Panthers.

Sunday's victory, combined with the New York Giants' blowout loss to Carolina, put the Packers (10-5) back in the postseason after going 6-10 last season and getting off to a disappointing 4-4 start this year. The Panthers beat the Giants 41-9.

It was Hasselbeck's second straight four-interception game in what is sharee straight losses.